Israeli medical centers such as Assuta, Sheba and Ichilov (Sourasky) have multifunctional departments that are well equipped to diagnose and treat various types of cancer. All centers are in possession of modern diagnostics technologies, such as PET-CT, MRI and CT scanners, medical ultrasound, etc. They also have access to groundbreaking tools (such as PET-MRI and 3D mammography) that may not be available elsewhere. Read more
Gallbladder cancer is an extremely rare disease of the digestive tract, more common in women than in men. Its causes include age, family history, gallstones, porcelain gallbladder, choledochal cysts, gallbladder polyps and exposure to certain chemicals (such as nitrosamines). Common symptoms include abdominal pain and bloating, weight loss, jaundice, nausea and fever.
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Breast cancer is the second most common malignancy in US women (after skin cancer). It affects approximately 10-12% of women worldwide. It develops in the cells of the mammary glands and can also, rarely, affect men. When detected early, the disease has a very good prognosis, with a five-year survival rate of over 90%.
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Lung cancer is a disease characterized by the random and uncontrolled cell growth of lung tissue. Without timely treatment, it can metastasize into other parts of the body, such as the brain.
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